Engineering Group Leader

Company Description

It's more than a job. It's a passion.

Doka is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector. The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 7,000 people in over 70 countries.

Job Description

Summary Of Position:

The Engineering Group Leader is accountable for technical planning, forming projects, managing multiple projects and may manage engineering teams consisting of Technicians and Senior Technicians. This individual provides strong leadership, technical direction and ensures that team members are continually trained in Doka formwork systems. Ensures that the team represents the proper use of Doka concrete forming equipment for customers. The Engineering Group Leader provides technical assistance to the sales department from the project design stage to project inception and completion. 
Responsibilities:

• Determines and plans technical solutions for all types of forming projects.
• Partners with customers, contractors, sales and operations departments while managing jobs from preliminary project planning stages to project completion.
• Supports Sales by determining appropriate formwork solutions that meet the customer’s needs (economically, and in compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines).
• Works with sales to produce AutoCAD drawings during the proposal stage and finalizes working drawings for Doka forming systems and provides material lists for quotations and shipments to the site.
• Relied upon to provide guidance to customers regarding forming solutions, service job sites and respond to questions concerning equipment usage, etc. 
• Motivates team and effectively delegates work insuring team/branch/company objectives are met.
• Produces and ensures that the drawings indicate the proper use of Doka forming equipment and that the drawings represent safe, economical and efficient designs.
• Provides analysis and design/price calculations as required (based upon level of experience and education).
• Ensures that the policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and compliance are adhered to.
• Monitors conformance with contractual guidelines.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions:

• Visits job sites as required, identifies any improper implementation and takes action to ensure technical solutions are immediately implemented.
• Service the job site for the correct use of formwork systems in the absence of a service advisor.
• Ensures safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Other duties/projects as assigned, such as participating in company committees and teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Technical Proficiency

• Bachelor Degree in engineering (civil, construction, or structural) Strongly preferred.
• 4-7 years of related experience. 
• Experience in concrete forming, Doka experience preferred.
• Able to set priorities, change priorities to meet the business needs and schedule projects while managing multiple projects concurrently. 
• Excellent technical knowledge with vast experience in project management.
• Experienced in AutoCAD, project management software and computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Willing and able to learn new products, concepts and techniques.
• Organized team player with strong leadership skills and excellent time management skills. Able to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
• General understanding of US regulations, local and national codes, legislation and trends impacting the formwork industry.

Additional Information

Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join Doka USA.

If joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below.

If you have previously applied, it is not necessary to apply again.

Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.

Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A company of the Umdasch Group

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.